This is an excellent opportunity for a PA/Legal Secretary looking to join an innovative City of London firm.
The firm
This firm is a multi-service practice that punches well above their weight, and their main competitors are impressively some Top 50 firms. They deal with work on par with some of the country's most well-known law firms.
They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size, this is due to a dynamic team, some strategic key hires, and an influx of work. They have attracted many Lawyers out of Central London, looking for a more collegiate, friendly culture where staff can make more of an impact and feel valued. You will also find there is much more in the way of staff flexibility and work-life balance.
They act for companies such as John Lewis, Arcadia and Vodafone. The firm is very entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape; they have recently invested in artificial intelligence, using state of the art software allowing staff to save days of work. This firm is the only SME sized law firm using it, DLA Piper and other big names have used it for several years. It is this approach and strong leadership why they remain to be highly profitable.
The role
The firm are seeking to hire a Legal Secretary into the Commercial Property team within the City of London office.
This role will involve assisting the Senior Partner with fee earning work, managing their diary, meeting arrangements and logistics. You will naturally be the first point of call for many clients. Experience of assisting management is useful and previous experience in Law is important.
Requirements:
1. You will be a PA/Legal Secretary with at least 2-year experience
2. Good client care, organisational and IT skills are essential
3. Experience of assisting a busy Head of Department/Partner is desired
4. Salary is above market and negotiable depending on your level of experience
This is an excellent opportunity for a PA/Legal Secretary looking to join an innovative and friendly firm in the City of London office.